Instructor: Gary Ritchison
Office: Moore 237
Office phone: 622-1541
E-mail: gary.ritchison@eku.edu

Text: Environmental Science, 10th edition, by G. Tyler Miller, Jr.

Lecture Notes:

Course Requirements:

1 - There will be 4 100-pt. exams during the summer, plus an optional comprehensive test.

2 - Exams will include questions from material covered in lecture, in the text, and in videos.

3 - Exams will consist of multiple choice and short essay questions.

4 - Review questions from the text & videos will be provided for each exam (Exam 1, Exam 2, Exam 3, Exam 4, & Comprehensive Exam).

5 - If one of the first three exams is missed, you will take the comprehensive test as the make-up test. If you don't miss the first three exams, then the comprehensive is optional and can be used to improve your grade (i.e., you can drop your lowest previous score on the first 3 exams if you do better on the comprehensive test). The comprehensive test cannot be used as a substitute for Exam 4. Everyone must take Exam 4.

6 - Each student can write up to four letters to elected officials (e.g., Kentucky's Senators & Representatives) of their choice. Letters must be at least one page (single-spaced) long and each letter must cover a different topic or subject. Letters can be written and submitted at any time. Please submit a stamped, addressed envelope along with each submitted letter. Each letter will be worth up to 10 points and will be evaluated based on content (i.e., see letter writing tips at http://www.sierraclub.org/takeaction/toolkit/letters.asp). For some letter-writing ideas, check:

Grading: Grades will be assigned on the basis of 440 possible points. Final grades will be assigned as follows:
 

Mid-Term Grade: Your grade at mid-term will be provided with your score on Exam 2.

Disability Statement: If you are registered with the Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities, please make an
appointment with the course instructor to discuss any academic accommodations you need. If you need academic accommodations and are not registered with the Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities, please contact the Office
directly either in person on the first floor of the Turley House or by telephone at (859) 622-1500 V/TTY. Upon individual request, this syllabus can be made available in alternative forms.

Attendance Policy: Attendance is highly recommended but is required only for exams.

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